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Rasam - the lightest thing on the table?

Rasam - the lightest thing on the table?

A katori of homemade rasam is just about 59 kcal - mostly tangy tamarind-tomato water with a tiny tadka of oil. That is far lighter than a katori of sambar, and sipping it before your meal can help you feel full sooner and eat less.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
rasam south-indian soup weight-loss

Rasam is that thin, tangy, peppery soup from South India. It is mostly water, a little tamarind and tomato, and a tiny splash of oil for the tadka. People sip it like a drink or pour it over rice. But is it really the lightest thing on your thali? Let us check the real numbers.

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